Coming into college, I was pretty overwhelmed. I was daunted by the typical things college freshman feel anxious about: making friends, grades and classes, knowing my way around campus and getting homesick. However, there was one worry that rose above the rest: managing my time. You see, I’m pretty good at getting things done, and Read More…
Want to Dance, But Don’t Know How?
Taking a dance class seems like a great idea; until you realize it may require actual dance experience, tempo and some kind of rhythm. Right? To answer this question, the answer is nope, not always! To my surprise, I discovered the perfect dance class for beginners like me, who have never danced a day in Read More…
Don’t Sweat It: Bring A Desk Fan To School With You!
Picture this: you finish your first day of class, it’s 80 degrees and sunny, and you come back to a hot, sweaty dorm room. Of course, your room includes the basic college essentials: a bedspread, pillows, sheets, laundry bin, etc. However, you are missing one of the most key items you will need this year: Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: The Lakeshore Dorms
Every freshman coming to Madison knows about THE LAKESHORE DORMS and how they are boring and not really a part of campus. Well, I thought that too when I got my last choice for a dorm and was placed in Kronshage Showermann. I was devastated. I thought I would never make friends, never be able Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: Residence Hall Social Lives
When talking to previous grads and getting college advice, I got the impression that residence halls were the place to find a community and friendships to last a lifetime. This is not what I found in my Lakeshore dorm. My roommate and I decided we wanted to live somewhere off the beaten path. Somewhere nice Read More…
Tired of Netflix? Try learning a new skill!
Being alone can really start to get to you, however, it doesn’t have to mean that you cannot do something great to pass your time. One thing that a lot of UW-Madison students do not know is that your UW email will let you access all of the LinkedIn Learning Courses, for FREE! There are Read More…
Goodbye Warm Weather: a Wisconsin Winter
How are you going to handle the cold? Do you really want to trade the beach for the snow? Why are you leaving the warm weather? These were the types of questions that I was immediately bombarded with when I told people that I would be attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Upon just hearing Read More…
The Important History Behind the Music: Afro-American Studies 154 Hip-Hop and Contemporary American Society
The hip-hop culture we know today extends far beyond the music and is deeply rooted in African American history. All students who love music and have an interest in history and contemporary social issues are guaranteed to appreciate AfroAmer 154. Professor Alexander Shashko’s voice carries through the lecture hall in a way that makes you Read More…
What’s Happening on the Other Side of the World? IS 100.
International Studies 100 at the University of Wisconsin Madison is by far one of the most rewarding courses underclass badgers can enroll in. This four credit course by Kathrine Jensen and available to take in fall 2020, IS 100 is the first course I personally took that made me aware and passionate about various niche Read More…
Moving your Body is Key to Social Isolation
If you’re a gym rat or love the community that your fitness clubs and group workout classes bring or simply enjoy being in an atmosphere where you can improve your physical health, I’m sure that social distancing is hindering that aspect of your life with how everything is closed. These issues that social isolation brings Read More…